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Start Here MFC-250CMFC-290C

Quick Setup Guide

USA/CAN Version 0

Before you can use the machine, read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation.

1 Unpack the machine and check the components

WARNINGPlastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep these bags away from babies and children.Illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide are based on MFC-290C.

a Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass.

b Remove the plastic bag a containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray.

c Make sure you have all components.

WARNING Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.

ImportantDO NOT connect the USB cable yet.

Starter Ink Cartridges

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Quick Setup Guide

User’s Guide CD-ROM Accessory Order Form

Test Sheet (USA only) Telephone Line Cord

Note• The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.• Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine.• You need to purchase the correct USB cable.USB cablePlease make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet (2 meters) long.Your machine has a USB 2.0 Full-speed interface. This interface is compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; however, the maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s. The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface.

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2 Load plain Letter/A4 paper

a Pull the paper tray a completely out of the machine.

b Open the paper tray cover a.

c With both hands, gently press and slide the paper side guides a and then the paper length guide b to fit the paper size.Make sure that the triangular marks c on the paper side guides a and paper length guide b line up with the mark for the paper size you are using.

d Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.

e Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray.

f Gently adjust the paper side guides to the paper with both hands. Make sure that the paper side guides touch the edges of the paper.

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ImportantDo not push the paper in too far.

NoteWhen you use Legal size paper, press and hold the universal guide release button a as you slide out the front of the paper tray.

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g Close the paper tray cover a.

h Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine.

i While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support a until it clicks, and then unfold the paper support flap b.

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3 Connect the power cord and telephone line

a Connect the power cord.

b Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the machine marked LINE and the other end to a modular wall jack.

ImportantDO NOT connect the USB cable yet.

ImportantThe telephone line cord MUST be connected to the jack on the machine marked LINE.

NoteIf you are sharing one telephone line with an external telephone, connect it as shown below.Before you connect the external telephone, remove the protective cap a from the EXT. jack on the machine.

1 Extension telephone2 External telephone

NoteIf you are sharing one telephone line with an external telephone answering machine, connect it as shown below.Before you connect the external telephone answering machine, remove the protective cap a from the EXT. jack on the machine.

Set the receive mode to External TAD if you have an external answering machine. See Choose the correct Receive Mode on page 8. For additional details, see Connecting an external TAD (telephone answering device) in Chapter 7 of the User’s Guide.

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4 Install the ink cartridges

WARNINGIf ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor.

a Make sure that the power is turned on.The LCD shows:

No Cartridge

b Open the ink cartridge cover a.

c Remove the green protective part a.

d Unpack the ink cartridge.

e Turn the green knob on the protective yellow cap clockwise until it clicks to release the vacuum seal, then remove the cap a.

f Take care to match the color of the lever a with the cartridge color b, as shown in the diagram below.

g Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label.

NoteDo not throw away the green protective part. You will need it if you transport the machine.

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h Gently push the ink cartridge until it clicks. After all the ink cartridges are installed close the ink cartridge cover.

NoteThe machine will prepare the ink tube system for printing. This process will take approximately four minutes. Do not turn off the machine.

Important• DO NOT take out ink cartridges if you do not

need to replace them. If you do so, it may reduce the ink quantity and the machine will not know the quantity of ink left in the cartridge.

• DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If ink stains your skin or clothing, wash with soap or detergent at once.

• DO NOT repeatedly insert and remove the cartridges. If you do so, ink may seep out of the cartridge.

• If you mix the colors by installing an ink cartridge in the wrong position, clean the print head several times after correcting the cartridge installation. (See Cleaning the print head in Appendix B of the User’s Guide.)

• Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in the machine and use it up within six months of installation. Use unopened ink cartridges by the expiration date written on the cartridge package.

• DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink cartridge, this can cause the ink to leak out of the cartridge.

• Brother strongly recommends that you do not refill the ink cartridges provided with your machine. We also strongly recommend that you continue to use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridges. Using or attempting to use potentially incompatible inks and/or cartridges in your machine may cause damage to the machine itself and/or it may result in unsatisfactory print quality. Our warranty coverage does not apply to any problem that was caused by the use of unauthorized third party ink and/or cartridges. To protect your investment and guarantee your print quality please continue to replace consumed ink cartridges with only Genuine Brother Branded Supplies.

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5 Check the print quality

a When the preparation process has finished, the LCD shows this message

Set Paper and

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Press Start

Press Color Start.

b Check the quality of the four color blocks a on the sheet. (black/yellow/cyan/magenta)

c If all lines are clear and visible, press 1 (Yes) on the dial pad to finish the quality check.

If you can see missing short lines, press 2 (No) on the dial pad and go to d.

d The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for black and color. Press 1 (Yes) or 2 (No) on the dial pad.

Black OK?

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1.Yes 2.No.

Color OK?

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1.Yes 2.No

After pressing 1 (Yes) or 2 (No) for both black and color, the LCD shows:

Start Cleaning?

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1.Yes 2.No

e Press 1 (Yes), the machine will then start cleaning the colors.

f After cleaning is finished, press Color Start. The machine starts printing the Print Quality Check Sheet again. Go back to b.

6 Choose your language (If needed)

a Press Menu.

b Press 0.

c Press 0.

d Press a or b to choose your language. Press OK.

e Press Stop/Exit.

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7 Choose the correct Receive Mode

The correct Receive Mode is determined by the external devices and telephone subscriber services (Voice Mail, Distinctive Ring, etc.) you have (or will be using) on the same line as the Brother machine.

a Press Menu.

b Press 0.

c Press 1.

d Press a or b to choose the receive mode.Press OK.

e Press Stop/Exit.

Will you be using a Distinctive Ring number for receiving faxes?Brother uses the term "Distinctive Ring" but telephone companies may have other names for this service such as Custom Ringing, RingMaster, Personalized Ring, Teen Ring, Ident-A-Call, and Smart Ring. See Distinctive Ring in Chapter 7 of the User's Guide for instruction on setting up your machine using this feature.

Will you be using Voicemail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine?If you have Voice Mail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the Brother machine will conflict with each other when receiving incoming calls. See Voice Mail in Chapter 7 of the User's Guide for instructions on setting up your machine using this service.

Will you be using a Telephone Answering Device on the same telephone line as your Brother machine?Your external telephone answering device (TAD) will automatically answer every call. Voice messages are stored on the external TAD and fax messages are printed. Choose External TAD as your receive mode. See the instructions below.

Will you be using your Brother machine on a dedicated fax line?Your machine automatically answers every call as a fax. Choose Fax Only as your receive mode. See the instructions below.

Will you be using your Brother machine on the same line as your telephone?

Do you want to receive voice calls and faxes automatically?The Fax/Tel receive mode is used when sharing the Brother machine and your telephone on the same line. Choose Fax/Tel as your receive mode. See the instructions below.Important Note: You cannot receive voice messages on either Voice Mail or an answering machine when choosing the Fax/Tel mode.

Do you expect to receive very few faxes?Choose Manual as your receive mode. You control the phone line and must answer every call yourself. See the instructions below.

For details, see Using receive modes in Chapter 6 of the User's Guide.

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8 Set the LCD contrast(If needed)

If you are having difficulty reading the LCD from your position, try changing the contrast setting.

a Press Menu.

b Press 1.

c Press 7.

d Press a or b to choose Dark or Light.

Contrast:Dark

Contrast:Light

e Press OK.

f Press Stop/Exit.

9 Set the date and time

The machine displays the date and time, and if you set up the station ID the date and time will be added to each fax you send.

a Press Menu.

b Press 0.

c Press 2.

d Enter the last two digits of the year on the dial pad, and then press OK.

Year:2008

(e.g. Enter 0 8 for 2008.)

e Enter the two digits for the month on the dial pad, and then press OK.

Month:03

(e.g. Enter 0 3 for March.)

f Enter the two digits for the day on the dial pad, and then press OK.

Day:01

(e.g. Enter 0 1 for the first day of the month.)

g Enter the time in 24-hour format on the dial pad, and then press OK.

Time:15:25

(e.g. Enter 1 5, 2 5 for 3:25 P.M.)

h Press Stop/Exit.

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10 Set your station ID

You should store your name and fax number to be printed on all fax pages that you send.

a Press Menu.

b Press 0.

c Press 3.

d Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the dial pad, and then press OK.

e Enter your name (up to 20 characters) using the dial pad, and then press OK.

f Press Stop/Exit.

Note• See the following chart for entering your name.• If you need to enter a character that is on the

same key as the last character, press c to move the cursor to the right.

• If you entered a letter incorrectly and want to change it, press d or c to move the cursor to the incorrect character, press Clear/Back.

Press key

One time

Two times

Three times

Four times

2 A B C 2

3 D E F 3

4 G H I 4

5 J K L 5

6 M N O 6

7 P Q R S

8 T U V 8

9 W X Y Z

NoteIf you make a mistake and want to start again, press Stop/Exit and go back to a.

For details, see Entering Text in Appendix C of the User's Guide.

Note(USA only)The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such messages clearly contain, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page, or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machines or such business, other entity or individual.

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11 Set tone or pulse dialing mode

Your machine comes set for Tone dialing service. If you have Pulse dialing service (rotary), you need to change the dialing mode.

a Press Menu.

b Press 0.

c Press 4.

d Press a or b to choose Pulse (or Tone).Press OK.

e Press Stop/Exit.

12 Automatic Daylight Savings Time

You can set the machine to change automatically for daylight savings time. It will reset itself forward one hour in the Spring and backward one hour in the Fall.

a Press Menu.

b Press 1.

c Press 5.

d Press a or b to choose On or Off. Press OK.

e Press Stop/Exit.

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13 Send in the Product Registration and Test Sheet (USA only)

You can also register your product online using the On-Line Registration link from the installation CD-ROM or visit http://www.brother.com/registration/.

a Fill out the Product Registration and Test Sheet.

b Put the sheet face down in the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or face down on the scanner glass.

c Make sure (Fax) is illuminated in Green.

d Enter the toll-free fax number: 1-877-268-9575.

e Press Black Start.

For Windows® Users:

Now go toPage 13

For Mac OS® Users:

Now go toPage 17

NoteYou will receive a confirmation fax of your Product Registration.

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For USB Interface Users (For Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/ XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista®)

14 Before you install

a Make sure that your computer is ON and you are logged on with Administrator rights.

b Unplug the machine from the AC outlet and from your computer, if you already connected an interface cable.

15 Install MFL-Pro Suite

a Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language.

b The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install MFL-Pro Suite.

Important• DO NOT connect the USB cable yet.• If there are any programs running, close

them.• Make sure there are no memory cards or a

USB Flash memory drive inserted.• The screen may differ depending on the

operating system.• The supplied CD-ROM includes ScanSoft™

PaperPort™ 11SE. This software supports Windows® 2000 (SP4 or greater), XP (SP2 or greater), XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows Vista®. Update to the latest Windows® Service Pack before installing MFL-Pro Suite.

NoteIf the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe.

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c When the ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement.

d The installation of ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE will automatically start and is followed by the installation of MFL-Pro Suite.

e When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement.

f Choose Standard, and then click Next. The installation continues.

g When this screen appears, go to the next step.

Note• If this screen appears, click OK and restart

your computer.

• If the installation does not continue automatically, open the main menu again by ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM or double-click the start.exe program from the root folder, and continue from b to install MFL-Pro Suite.

• For Windows Vista®, when the User Account Control screen appears, click Allow.

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16 Connect the USB cable

a Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position.

b Connect the USB cable to the USB socket marked with a symbol. You will find the USB socket inside the machine as shown below.

c Carefully route the USB cable through the trench and out the back of the machine as shown below and connect the cable to your computer.

d Lift the scanner cover to release the lock a.Gently push the scanner cover support down b and close the scanner cover c.

Important• DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port

on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. • Connect the machine directly to your

computer.

ImportantMake sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.

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17 Connect the power cord

a Connect the power cord. The installation will continue automatically.The installation screens appear one after another.

b When the On-Line Registration screen is displayed, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. Once you have completed the registration process, close your web browser to return to this window.Then click Next.

18 Finish and restart

a Click Finish to restart your computer. After restarting the computer, you must be logged on with Administrator rights.

Now go to

Proceed to Install Optional Applications on page 20.

ImportantDO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation. It may take a few seconds for all screens to appear.

NoteFor Windows Vista®, when this screen appears, click the check box and click Install to complete the installation correctly.

NoteIf an error message appears during the software installation, run the Installation Diagnostics located in Start/All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX (where MFC-XXXX is your model name).

Finish The installation is now complete.

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14 Before you install

a Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Macintosh® is ON. You must be logged on with Administrator rights.

15 Connect the USB cable

a Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position.

b Connect the USB cable to the USB socket marked with a symbol. You will find the USB socket inside the machine as shown below.

c Carefully route the USB cable through the trench and out the back of the machine as shown below and connect the cable to your Macintosh®.

d Lift the scanner cover to release the lock a.Gently push the scanner cover support down b and close the scanner cover c.

Important

• For Mac OS® X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 users, upgrade to Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater. (For the latest information for Mac OS® X, visit http://solutions.brother.com/)

• Make sure there are no memory cards or a USB Flash memory drive inserted.

Important• DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port

on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. • Connect the machine directly to your

Macintosh®.

ImportantMake sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.

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16 Install MFL-Pro Suite

a Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

b Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to install.

c The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen will appear.

d When this screen appears, click OK.

For Mac OS® X 10.3.x or greater, the installation of MFL-Pro Suite is now complete. Go to step 17 on page 19.

e For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 to 10.2.8 users, click Add.

f Choose USB.

g Choose XXX-XXXX (where XXX-XXXX is your model name), and then click Add.

h Click Print Center, then Quit Print Center.

The installation of MFL-Pro Suite is now complete. Go to step 17 on page 19.

NotePlease wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the software.

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17 Install Presto!® PageManager®

When Presto!® PageManager® is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto!® PageManager®.

a Double-click the Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions.

For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 to 10.3.8 users, when this screen appears, click Go to download the software from the Brother Solutions Center website.

Finish The installation is now complete.

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Windows®Install Optional Applications

1 Install FaceFilter Studiosupported byReallusion, Inc

FaceFilter Studio is an easy-to-use borderless photo printing application. FaceFilter Studio also lets you edit your photo data and add photo effects such as red eye reduction or skin tone enhancement.

a Open the main menu again by ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM or by double-clicking the start.exe program from the root folder.

b The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Choose your language and then click Additional Applications.

c Click the FaceFilter Studio button to install.

2 Install FaceFilter Studio Help

To get instructions on how to use FaceFilter Studio, download and install FaceFilter Studio Help.

a To run FaceFilter Studio, go to Start/All Programs/Reallusion/FaceFilter Studio on your computer.

b Click the button on the upper right corner of the screen.

c Click Check for updates to go to the Reallusion update web page.

d Click the Download button and choose a folder to save the file in.

e Close FaceFilter Studio before you start the installer for FaceFilter Studio Help.Double-click the downloaded file from the folder you specified and follow the on-screen instructions for installation.

Important

• The machine must be ON and connected to the computer.

• The computer must be connected to the Internet.

NoteTo view the complete FaceFilter Studio Help, choose Start/All Programs/Reallusion/FaceFilter Studio/FaceFilter Studio Help on your computer.

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Windows®Install Optional Applications

3 Install BookScan&WhiteboardSuite supported by Reallusion, Inc

You can install BookScan&Whiteboard Suite.The BookScan Enhancer software can correct your scanned book images automatically. The Whiteboard Enhancer software cleans up and enhances text and images from photos taken of your whiteboard. (Internet access required.)

a Open the main menu again by ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM or by double-clicking the start.exe program from the root folder.

b The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Choose your language and then click Additional Applications.

c Click the BookScan&Whiteboard Suite button to install.

Important

• The machine must be ON and connected to the computer.

• The computer must be connected to the Internet.

Consumables

Replacement consumablesWhen the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information about the ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://www.brother.com/original/ or contact your local Brother re-seller.

Ink cartridge

TrademarksThe Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation.Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.Microsoft, Windows and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.Nuance, the Nuance logo, PaperPort and ScanSoft are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.Presto! PageManager is a registered trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation.PictBridge is a trademark.FaceFilter Studio is a trademark of Reallusion, Inc.Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.

All other brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Compilation and PublicationUnder the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.

Copyright and License©2008 Brother Industries, Ltd.

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